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The Presidential Transition Series

Transition Management Reports

Transformation of the Department of Defense's Business Systems (2009) Jacques S. Gansler and William Lucyshyn

Performance Management Recommendations for the New Administration (2009) Shelley H. Metzenbaum

What the Federal Government Can Do to Encourage Green Production (2008) Nicole Darnall

The National Security Council: Recommendations for the New President (2008) D. Robert Worley

Ten Challenges Facing Public Managers (2008) Jonathan D. Breul, John M. Kamensky, and Albert Morales

Strengthening Homeland Security: Reforming Planning and Resource Allocation (2007) Cindy Williams

The Management of Regulation Development: Out of the Shadows (2007) Cornelius M. Kerwin

Reflections on 21st Century Government Management (2007) Donald F. Kettl and Steven Kelman

Six Trends Transforming Government (2006) Mark A. Abramson, Jonathan D. Breul, and John M. Kamensky

Getting to Know You: Rules of Engagement for Political Appointees and Career Executives (2005) Joseph A. Ferrara and Lynn C. Ross

Becoming an Effective Political Executive: 7 Lessons from Experienced Appointees (2005, 2nd ed.) Judith E. Michaels

Performance Management for Political Executives: A "Start Where You Are, Use What You Have" Guide (2004) Chris Wye

Government Reorganization: Strategies and Tools to Get It Done (2004) Hannah Sistare

The President's Management Council: An Important Management Innovation (2000) Margaret L. Yao


     
        The Guide The Guide: Helping the New Administration
Succeed in Washington

Our Guide is a short and timely primer on how to manage in the federal government. This 24-page document includes six 'to dos' for government executives, a discussion on stakeholder groups, and eight essential tools for achieving your goals.
     
        Presidential Transition Edition The Presidential Transition Edition
of The Business of Government Magazine

Our most recent edition includes articles on the presidential transition, management articles such as how the federal government can encourage green production, highlights of government executive radio show interviews, information on recent reports, and more.
     
        Blog With us Blog With Us
We launched our blog in March 2007 on management challenges facing the next president. Read and tell us what you think.
 
        The Operator's Manual for The Next Administration The Operator's Manual for The Next Administration
This book is written for senior management teams, consisting of both political and career executives. It is these teams that must navigate the seemingly endless rules and procedures of government. (Order your copy.)
 
        Getting it Done: A Guide for Government Executives Getting it Done: A Guide for Government Executives
This book focuses on the environment in which newly appointed heads work. Part I contains six "to dos" necessary to "get it done" in Washington. Part II consists of 14 chapters, each describing an important stakeholder in the political environment of Washington. (Order your copy.)
 
        Management Reports Management Reports
Our reports touch on management issues facing the next Administration.
 
        Issue Briefs Issue Briefs
Our issue briefs address a range of management-related issues that will face the next Administration.